Today we’re venturing off into the land of laptops and taking a look at nine different ASUS gaming laptops. While I typically recommend that serious gamers build their own PC, with GPU prices out of control right now and with the obvious advantages that laptops have, gaming laptops make more sense now than ever.

And, as ASUS is known for making quality computer components, I figured I’d give their laptops a look.

So, if you’re looking for a specific screen size, or you want a more budget-friendly option, there are a few different categories to help you find the right ASUS gaming laptop for your needs.

Best ASUS 17.3″ Gaming Laptops

If you’re looking for a laptop with a larger screen, we’ve chosen a few of the best 17.3″ gaming laptops from ASUS below. All of these laptops come with 17.3″ G-Sync screens as well as Intel Core i7 processors.

And, even the most affordable 17.3″ option listed below has a GTX 1070—which means it should be able to handle any game you throw at it just fine.

ASUS G701VI-XS72K

The ASUS G701VI-XS72K is a high-end gaming laptop that will be able to max out any game you throw at it with ease. It’s also VR-ready and its 120Hz G-Sync IPS screen will give competitive gamers a nice edge. Overall, it is a bit expensive for 1080P gaming, but it will be a solid investment for anyone looking for a long-term solution.

ASUS G701VI-XS72K Overview

The ASUS G701VI-XS72K is an insanely powerful laptop on its own and about as high-end of a gaming laptop as you can find.

It comes with an Intel Core i7-7820HK processor, a GTX 1080 graphics card, and a whopping 32GB of DDR4 RAM.

What does that mean in terms of gaming? Well, because the laptop has a 1080P screen on it, the GTX 1080 and i7-7820HK combination means that the ASUS G701VI-XS72K will be able to handle any game you throw at.

You do pay a hefty price for this monitor and you don’t get the latest generation Intel Core i7 processor. However, the 7th generation Intel processor in this laptop is more than enough power to handle all of your needs for years to come.

And, there are also plenty of other features thrown in to make this laptop worth its price tag.

For starters, the G701VI-XS72K comes with dual 256GB SSDs in RAID0. There is no 1TB backup drive, but the dual SSDs will give your system a decent performance boost.

You also get a large 17.3″ IPS panel screen that is G-Sync ready and that has a 120Hz refresh rate. There are some 144Hz refresh rates from ASUS (they’re listed below in the 15.6″ options), but 120Hz isn’t a bad alternative.

This ASUS laptop also comes with Windows 10 Pro instead of the standard Windows 10 Home.

The G701VI-XS72K does weigh 7.9 lbs., though, which makes it the heaviest option on this list. However, if you’re looking for a real beast of a gaming laptop, and one that can handle virtual reality gaming (both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive), this laptop will get the job done for you.

Ultimately, there are some unnecessary liberties taken with this laptop in terms of the hardware inside of it, and if your main goal is just gaming, you could probably get by with a less expensive option. But, if you want to do things like edit videos, or do graphics design work, this power laptop will serve as the middle ground for both work and play.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VI

If you don’t quite have enough to go up and get the G701VI-XS72K listed above, the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VI is a really solid alternative. In fact, in terms of in-game performance, there isn’t a significant difference between the two laptops. With an i7 processor, a GTX 1080, and 16GB of RAM, this laptop is plenty good enough to handle any game you throw at it.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VI-WB74 Overview

Yes, it has half the RAM (16GB vs. 32GB) and SSD storage (256GB vs. 512GB) as the G701VI-XS72K. However, 16GB of RAM is more than enough to handle today’s top games. And, despite not having a second 256GB SSD, it does have a 1TB HDD secondary drive. So, in total it has ~750GB more of storage space.

It also has a slightly less powerful Intel Core i7 processor (i7-7700HQ vs. i7-7820HK), but again, the difference is small in terms of in-game performance.

And, since the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VI also comes with a GTX 1080, you should expect it to perform similarly to the G701VI-XS72K in the vast majority of games.

The GL702VI-WB74 comes with a 17.3″ G-Sync screen that has a 120Hz refresh rate. It doesn’t come with Windows 10 Pro, though. Instead, it has Windows 10 Home pre-installed on it.

You also get an ASUS AURA Sync RGB gaming keyboard. The keyboard has 4-zones of lighting control.

In the end, if gaming is your sole purpose, the GL702VI-WB74 will do everything you want it to and then some. And, so if you want to save the $500 that separates the GL702VI-WB74 from the G701VI-XS72K, you won’t have to do so in fear of losing any in-game performance.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS

Despite the fact that the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS comes in at $500-$1,000 less than the options listed above, it is still a solid gaming laptop from ASUS. Its GTX 1070, Intel Core i7 processor and 12GB of RAM will be good enough to handle most games on the GL702VS’s 1080P screen.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS Overview

Really, if you’re looking for a gaming laptop, you really need to focus on four different components in order to get an idea of what kind of performance it will deliver. And, those components are is, first and foremost, its graphics card, then its processor, screen, and RAM.

Despite the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS being quite a bit less expensive than the ASUS 17.3″ gaming laptops listed above, it still provides plenty of power in those four component areas.

It has an Intel Core i7 processor, a GTX 1070 graphics card, 12GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1920 x 1080 screen.

While the GTX 1070 isn’t quite as powerful as the GTX 1080 that comes in the two laptops above, the GTX 1070 is plenty powerful enough to handle any game on a 1080P monitor.

And, really, the in-game performance difference between the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS and the two options above won’t be as significant as you’d think.

The same is true for the 12GB of RAM that this laptop comes with. While the other 17.3″ options from ASUS listed above have 16GB and 32GB of RAM, the reality is that most games still don’t use more the 8GB of RAM.

That is changing, of course, but for the most part, 12GB of RAM is enough for the majority of games.

So, the bottom line with the ASUS ROG STRIX GL702VS is that if you want to save some money without seeing a significant decrease in gaming performance, then this laptop is a worthy option.

Aside from its CPU, GPU, RAM, and screen, the GL702VS also comes with a 128GB SSD, a 1TB hard drive, and Windows 10 Home. The laptop weighs 6.4 lbs as well, making it the lightest option of the three 17.3″ gaming laptops listed here.

Best ASUS 15.6″ Gaming Laptops

If screen size isn’t as important to you and you would rather spend more on other features on your laptop, the three options below all sport 15.6″ screens. With the smaller screen, these laptops are able to introduce high-end gaming features, such as 144Hz refresh rates and latest generation processors.

Even the most affordable ASUS gaming laptop in this section comes with a GTX 1070, 16GB of RAM, and an Intel Core i7 processor.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501

As the most expensive ASUS gaming monitor on this list, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 is built to impress. It’s 144Hz IPS G-Sync 1080P screen will help give you an edge if you’re a competitive gamer, and the GTX 1080 and Intel Core i7-8750H will ensure that you’ll be able to play any game you throw at it.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 Overview

Surprisingly, it’s one of ASUS’ 15.3″ gaming laptops that is the most expensive option on this list. But, one look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 gives you a quick idea that this one has a little extra to it.

The biggest thing the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 has going for it is that it sports an insane 144Hz G-Sync screen. With the high refresh rate, the Zephyrus is a legitimate option for competitive gamers. The higher refresh rate means games will perform more smoothly, which can help with reaction times in first-person shooters like CSGO.

The higher refresh rate also means that it will take more graphics processing power in order to run. But, with a GTX 1080, the Zephyrus GX501 should be able to handle 144Hz on a 1080P resolution screen just fine.

Along with the 144Hz G-Sync screen and a GTX 1080, the Zephyrus GX501 also comes with the latest generation Intel Core i7 laptop processor, the i7-8750H.

It also has 16GB of 2666MHz memory, has an RGB backlit keyboard powered by ASUS AURA Sync software, and comes with Windows 10 Pro instead of Windows 10 Home.

And, the Zephyrus GX501 packs all of this into an ultra-thin frame. In total, the FX501 weighs just under 5 lbs.

While the high cost will turn some users away, if you have the budget to afford the ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501, you will likely be impressed.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M is a slightly less powerful version of the Zephyrus GX501 that’s listed above. Instead of a GTX 1080 and a 512GB SSD, the Zephyrus M comes with a GTX 1070 and a 256GB SSD (but also has a 1TB HDD). The GTX 1070 is plenty good enough for 1080P 144Hz gaming, though, and so if you want to save ~$700 without losing a significant amount of performance, the Zephyrus M might be a better buy for you than the GX501.

In terms of in-game performance, the GTX 1070 in the Zephyrus M should be plenty good enough to handle any game you throw at it. The 144Hz refresh rate will push the GTX 1070 more than it will the GTX 1080, but the 1070 should hold up just fine.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS

If you don’t have the budget (over $2,000) to get one of the ASUS 15.6″ Zephyrus gaming laptops listed above, the ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS will provide similar in-game performance and come in at fraction of the cost. It doesn’t have the 144Hz refresh rate or the 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor that the Zephyrus laptops come with, but its 120Hz refresh rate and 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor really aren’t that big of downgrades.

ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS Overview

If you don’t need a 144Hz refresh rate, the ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS gaming laptop is a really solid alternative to the ROG Zephyrus M and Zephyrus GX501. In fact, due to its much lower price and its nearly identical specs to the Zephyrus M, the GL502VS is probably the better value between the two.

And, despite not coming with a 144Hz refresh rate, the GL502VS laptop does have a 120Hz refresh rate, which is still higher than most options out there.

The GL502VS doesn’t come with the latest generation Intel Core i7 processor, but its 7th generation i7-7700HQ is still good enough to where you likely wouldn’t notice the difference between the two anyway.

Aside from the processor and screen, the GL502VS has the same GTX 1070 graphics card and 16GB of RAM as the Zephyrus M. And, so it will perform fairly similar to the Zephyrus M in terms of gaming performance.

The GL502VS does only come with a 128GB SSD, but you do get a secondary 1TB HDD as well. So, storage shouldn’t be an issue with this laptop.

Overall, if you’re not looking to spend over $2,000 for one of the 15.6″ ASUS Zephyrus laptops listed above, the ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VS is a really good alternative.

Cheap ASUS Gaming Laptops Under $1,000

If you don’t quite have the budget to get one of the higher-end ASUS laptops listed above, the following three budget-friendly gaming laptops from ASUS should do the trick. All of these come in at under $1,000 and they should all serve well as a mid-range to entry-level gaming laptop.

In fact, despite paying less than $1,000 for each of these three ASUS laptops, you get an Intel Core i7 processor in each of them.

ASUS FX503VM 15.6″

At just under $1,000, the ASUS FX503VM 15.6″ gaming laptop might be the best overall value option on this list. It’s not going to max out today’s most demanding games, but the i7-7700HQ, 16GB of RAM, and GTX 1060 3GB graphics card are good enough to run any game on at least lower settings, and most games on medium-or-higher settings.

ASUS FX503VM Overview

If you’re a gamer working with a tighter budget, or if you’re a casual gamer who enjoys popular eSports titles, you don’t necessarily need a thousand dollar gaming laptop. The ASUS FX503VM 15.6″ comes in at just under $1,000 and it has everything you need in order to play most games at medium (or higher) setting.

It comes with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, a GTX 1060 (3GB) graphics card, 16GB of RAM, a 1080P screen, and a 128GB SSD/1TB HDD combo.

So, while there are no incredible features thrown in with the ASUS FX503VM, the processor, RAM, screen resolution, and storage options are all similar to some of ASUS’s gaming laptops that cost hundreds—if not thousands—more.

The biggest difference is, obviously, the GTX 1060 3GB graphics card. Still, though, the GTX 1060 is powerful enough to handle even the most demanding games on medium or lower settings. And, for popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, Dota 2, etc. it should be able to run them at medium-to-higher settings.

So, all-in-all, for the performance the ASUS FX503VM laptop delivers in comparison to the price you pay to get it, you really get a solid value out of this laptop.

Ultimately, if you don’t have an enormous budget, the FX503VM is a really nice option for budget gamers to go with.

ASUS FX73VE 17.3″

The ASUS FX73VE 17.3″ gaming laptop offers a nice alternative to the FX503VM. It has a bigger screen, costs over $100 less, and comes with the same processor. And, while it does have a less powerful graphics card than the FX503VM, the GTX 1050 Ti will give you enough power to play any game on at least lower-to-medium settings. So, if you’re looking for a bigger screen, or to save a little bit of money, the FX73VE is a worthy budget gaming laptop.

ASUS FX73VE 17.3″ Overview

Another budget-friendly ASUS gaming laptop option is the ASUS FX73VE. In comparison to the FX503VM listed above, it comes with a larger 17.3″ screen. And, so if you’re someone who prefers more screen real estate (like me), this might be a better option for you than the ASUS FX503VM.

The downside, though, is that the FX73VE comes with a less powerful graphics card (a GTX 1050 Ti) and less RAM (8GB) than the FX503VM does ( GTX 1060, 16GB).

But, the good news is that the FX73VE is also nearly $100 less.

So, there are some tradeoffs with the FX73VE when compared to the FX503VM.

In terms of gaming performance, the GTX 1050 Ti/i7-7700HQ/8GB of RAM combination is going to allow you to play pretty much any game available. For the more demanding games, you’ll likely have to turn down your graphics settings. However, for eSports titles and non-demanding games (LOL, Dota 2, Minecraft, Fortnite, etc.) the FX73VE should handle them without any problems.

For storage, the ASUS FX73VE comes with a 1TB hard drive. So, that is another downgrade from the FX503VM—which comes with a 128GB SSD along with a 1TB hard drive.

Overall, though, the lower price, the larger screen, and the FX73VE’s ability to handle any game on at least lower settings will make it an attractive option for gamers who are looking to save some money.

ASUS FX503VD 15.6”

The ASUS FX503VD 15.6″ laptop is not a horrible option if you are working with a tight budget and you just need an entry-level option that will allow you to play non-demanding games. The Intel Core i5 processor and GTX 1050 isn’t the best combination in the world, but again, for non-demanding titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, Fortnite, etc. it will at least allow you to play those types of games on lower-to-medium settings.

ASUS FX503VD 15.6” Overview

If you don’t have a ton of money to spend and you’re just looking for an entry-level gaming laptop that will allow you to play non-demanding games, the ASUS FX503VD might be an option you’ll want to consider.

It comes with an Intel Core i5-7300HQ, a GTX 1050 2GB graphics card, and 8GB of RAM. This combination is good enough to where it will allow you to play most of today’s top games on at least lower settings.

And, for non-demanding games, it should hold up just fine.

The laptop also has a 1080P screen, a 1TB FireCuda SSHD (SSD-HDD hybrid drive), and a red-backlit gaming keyboard.

Obviously, this laptop is not an ideal option for serious gamers.

However, it does come in at almost $100 less than the FX73VE and over $200 less than the FX503VM.

So, if you’re someone who just can’t pay the extra amount required for those two options and all you really need is something that will serve as an entry-level gaming laptop, then the FX503VD would be a decent option to consider.

Which ASUS Gaming Laptop is Right for You?

ASUS has a number of gaming laptops that range from extreme to budget-friendly. They also have multiple options at both the common laptop screen sizes (17.3″ and 15.6″).

So, there’s a good chance that ASUS makes a gaming laptop that will suit your needs.

Of course, there are a lot of other laptop manufacturers out there. But, these are nine of the best ASUS gaming laptops available right now. And, if you’re a fan of ASUS products, these ones should get the job done for you.